Nelson Magazine - May 2021

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WOMEN OF

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HIDDEN TREASURES

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May 2021

Contents Features 11–13

Our wonderful mums

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Fringe Festival returns to the stage

19–21

Museum’s hidden treasures

11-13

23–26 Does Nelson need a multimillion-dollar

riverside precinct?

30–31

A walk of art

33–37

Women of wine

40–41

Nelson’s teen crusader

46–49

Autumn/winter fashion

19–21

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Regular 15

A Day in the Life of…

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On the Street

51–53

My Home

61 Gardening 67–77

At Home

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Health

80

What’s On

81–86

Social Pages

87–90

Harcourts Real Estate

67–77

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This month Tracy Neal takes a look at some of the women of wine in Nelson Tasman, and reading it helped me appreciate my glass even more than usual.

Another feature article that I enjoyed this month was Charles Anderson’s piece on a

Riverside Precinct for our city. There’s been a fair bit of debate over the last month or so about the cost of a proposed library in the area, so Charles sought to get all sides of the story and put it in perspective.

Finally, with Mother’s Day this month, we thought it was an opportune time to celebrate not just mums, but mother figures in our lives.

My mum is the one person in this world who knows me the best and loves me the most, and I am very grateful for everything she does and all her support. As someone who refuses to have a facebook profile picture because it’s public, she will hate me proclaiming that on this page.

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She’d just tell me to always do whatever makes you happy.

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Our wonderful mums To mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and carers everywhere, whether it is a lifelong or fleeting role, or an elusive ambition, we salute you for all you do. Written by Tracy Neal.

CAROLINA HIPPOLYTE

“I couldn’t have children, but I have four goddaughters and you can’t beat that” Carolina – or Carol as many will know her, is not only the kaitiaki of Whakatū Marae, but has assumed an equally important guardianship role of her siblings’ children.

She is Aunty, and sometimes Kui Kui to her many “mokos” – a role she cherishes.

“My siblings called me Kui Kui – to me that’s someone a lot older but I get teased about it, probably because I always have the children around me.

For this story, she has also chosen to use the correct spelling of the family name, Hippolyte, which is Greek in origin.

In Greek mythology, Hippolyta, or Hippolyte was a daughter of Ares and Otrera, queen of the Amazons, and a sister of Antiope and Melanippe. She wore, as an emblem of her dignity, a girdle given to her by her father.

Carolina, who turns 60 this year, says she and her siblings have simply applied the “village” concept to how they raise the children, as a way of fostering and imparting important cultural knowledge that her generation failed to recognise.

“In older times, if you were no longer able to bear children the woman’s role was a motherly, nursing role - she was just as important as the couples having children.

“I see my role as this and I’m quite happy with that.”

“I went to Stoke School, Broadgreen and Nayland. We had very few Maori studies and I don’t remember having any lessons on Te Tiriti (Treaty of Waitangi).

Six year-old Te Ao Taumarewa Broughton-Hippolyte holds a special place in Carolina’s heart – she was only six hours old when the bond was forged.

“She’s not only my niece but also my goddaughter. Her 14-year-old sister is also my goddaughter and I have two more in Wellington.

TRACY NEAL Carolina and her neice Te Ao Taumarewa Broughton-Hippolyte.

“I couldn’t have children, but I have four goddaughters and you can’t beat that.”

Carolina says they replace the children she could never have.

“I had endometriosis and that confirmed why I couldn’t conceive.

“I had major surgery and from then on; because of my age and because of finding out later in my life I wouldn’t have children…

I’ve spent most of my life supporting my siblings in bringing up their children.”

Te Ao, who attends Kura Kaupapa Māori (the Māori-language immersion school in Richmond), stays with Carolina during the weekends and sometimes throughout the week, to avoid lengthy travel to and from Motueka.

Carolina, who is Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Koata, Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngati Toarangatira and Taranaki Tūturu on her mother’s side, is the manager of Whakatū Marae, having started there as its health manager.

She says the wider family has always valued children and has taken an interest in how they develop and how to support that.

“It’s all part of ensuring they get the best. We weren’t offered that as children because there were so many of us.”

Carolina says Mother’s Day is embraced by all women in the wider family.

“The girls will Facebook me and say, ‘Happy Mother’s Day, Aunty’. All the women celebrate it together. We do it for each other, so I’ve never felt left out.

“In some ways I’m lucky because when I’m tired, I just give the children back!”

She says all the women in the family do their bit to honour their culture, so it is passed on.

“We’re all quite fluent in our whakapapa, and we are comfortable in our skin.

“If I can pass on some of that knowledge to the children then I’m happy. I feel like, hey, I’ve achieved something, regardless of how small.”

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BRENT MCGILVARY Kymberly Widley with her children Charlotte, Elodie, Vianne, Caroline and Jules.

KYMBERLY WIDLEY

“If I have spare time, I find myself wondering, ‘what have I forgotten’?”

They are now managing a growing list of homework and outside-school activities, alongside the usual chores and challenges of daily parenting.

Mother’s Day for Kymberly is a “delicious little slice of love”.

“Tummy bugs? It takes two weeks to go through everyone, but I’ve got it down to a fine art now. The laundry is a constant battle, but I have a miniature commercial laundry at home; two washers and two dryers and they’re always going.

The Nelson mother of five says while she looks forward to breakfast in bed, it is also a time to recognise the help she receives that allows her to be the best mother she can be.

“We have a really great extended network of people who help us; godparents, different people who pick them up from school and spend one-on-one time with them, and a nanny that helps two evenings a week.

“There’s no way we could do what we do without help, and we are so lucky to have these people who love our children as much as we do.”

“The worst part is putting it all away.”

And all that ironing? “It never gets done. I don’t enjoy it.”

Kymberly says she would be lying if she went to bed every night not worried that she had dropped the ball somewhere, through lack of time for everything.

“If I have spare time, I find myself wondering, ‘what have I forgotten’?”

That includes Kymberly’s mother Julie King-Turner referred to as “Super Nana”.

Kymberly says her children are also her teachers, who have a way of forcing her to slow down and just breathe.

Kymberly and her husband Nick Widley own Mama Cod and Kismet in Nelson city. They share duties running the businesses and the household, which meant a move to a larger house when number five was on the way.

“For me, being a mother is an opportunity to see life through a small person’s eyes again, and to capture the beauty that you miss as an adult on a day-to-day basis.

Charlotte, 13, and 10 year-old Caroline Allsop-Widley are the elder two from a previous marriage, followed by Vianne, 7, Jules 5 and three year-old Elodie Widley.

The 39 year-old says having a large family was never a longterm plan, it simply evolved.

“Nick and I both love babies. There is a desire to keep going, and it’s only social and financial pressures that tell us it’s not a good idea…Stop now!”

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“We often find our little boy Jules staring out the window, just looking at the clouds, his thumb in his mouth, or he’ll come and get me to look at a sunset, or the stars and it’s just magical.

“In this day and age, we’re just so busy trying to play catch-up all the time. For me, those moments are absolutely priceless.”

Kymberly says Mother’s Day this year is especially poignant for the family. Nick has been waiting to head to the UK to visit his ailing mother, which is imminent, once a place in quarantine is established for his return to New Zealand.

ILIAS SANHAJI

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my mother.”

When Ilias left his home in Belgium almost two years ago, he did not ever imagine a global pandemic would keep him from returning home to his mother.

He arrived in Nelson last year from Australia, and a month later, New Zealand went into lockdown.

Ilias and his American fiancée, Taylor Kaspar, joined the thousands of young travellers stranded in New Zealand because of Covid-19.

For some, it has been a difficult choice, knowing that to return home to family would end their once-in-a-lifetime chance for a working holiday around the world. The decision to remain on foreign shores has meant families have been apart for much longer than planned.

Ilias and Taylor are among around 12,500 foreigners here on visitor visas, which the Government recently agreed to extend by another couple of months when the visas expired at the end of March.

The pair met in Alice Springs and fulfilled their plans to come to New Zealand. They have been working in Nelson as baristas, and more recently, picking grapes on a Marlborough vineyard.

They will soon marry, without their mothers present, on the Marlborough vineyard before heading to the United States. Ilias says because much of Europe is now back in lockdown, he is not

keen on returning there, even though he misses his mother a lot.

“I spent a lot of time with my mum, Anja, and we have a really nice relationship because my father was the hard-working man, so she planned all the adventures.

“I was in Australia for 11 months before coming to New Zealand, so it’s been a long time since I’ve seen her.

“Luckily, we can have a lot of video chats. It’s still not the real thing but it helps a lot.”

Ilias says despite it not being Mother’s Day in Belgium the same day it is here, he will make a special effort to contact her.

“I feel always connected to my mother and I do my best to contact her as much as I can, but maybe for Mother’s Day, I will send her a happy Mother’s Day message,” he says of the woman who became an artist, after a career as a professional dancer and choreographer ended because of illness.

Ilias says he is not sure if mothers and sons share any special bond different to that of a father and son.

“I don’t have a typical idea of it, it’s different for everyone but mothers, their love is unconditional – the same with fathers.”

Ilias says their goal is to live in Greece, but those plans are on hold until Covid settles down, and until he gets to see his mother again.

I feel always connected to my mother and I do my best to contact her as much as I can ...

TRACY NEAL Taylor and Ilias a long way from home in Nelson.

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6pm 8pm 9pm

I find myself hungry again and also start to panic as I realise two of my three head torches that I take to Trailfit weren’t plugged in. Fingers crossed 45 minutes on the charger will be enough. I then spend time trying to find a pair of trail shoes which aren’t drenched or stinky!

I get stuck into some admin and organise tonight’s training route and keep an eye on the weather via the YR app which I find most accurate.

We are done. People are dropped back at our starting point, happy and satisfied. Now a quick dash to supermarket on the way home.

Another pair of shoes to dry, catch up on admin, post photos from the night, shower, eat and I prepare cycling gear ready for the morning. I put another load of washing on and make a mental note to remember to hang it out, after forgetting a couple of times last week!

10pm

Unpack and hang the washing out and enjoy a hot shower to warm up.

Turn up to meet the amazing crew of tonight’s session, which involves steep, off route scrambling, trail running and sprints with head torches, now it’s darker. People sign in, I double check my first aid supply, ELB and extras are packed in my backpack. I carry a permanent supply of everything in my car, including extra gear in case people forget. My car boot looks like I live in there. You’ll find everything except the kitchen sink, although I do carry my portable jet cooker in there.

I enjoy a tea and biscuit and some Netflix in bed while replying to Trailfit messages, keeping an eye on the weather and organising the trail route for tomorrow night. I stay up late messaging my friends about our upcoming weekend off grid adventure.

11pm

7am 8am

First check in for the day, the airport. On goes the mask.

I meet the morning crew, just three of us today, and we head out on our ‘60km a day challenge’ in support of the Nelson Rescue Helicopter Trust. Into week three now and company is most definitely appreciated. After a lot of fun, laughter, sweat and one puncture, today’s ride is complete, and we were fortunate the rain held off. I pack up the car and head home, stopping at my favourite cafe for quick a salad, cheese scone and coffee, very aware I’m in my cycling attire and hot and sweaty!

3pm 12pm

School run begins with two extras today. I put my road bike on the car and remember snacks and rain jacket as the forecast is looking dodgy.

5pm

My alarm goes off and I wish it hadn’t. I didn’t have a particularly good sleep because our cat Frank bought a mouse into the room. I check my Oura Ring analysis then literally swing my legs out of bed and just stand for a moment. Slowly, this old body needs a stretch, so stretch I do. Breakfast, washing on and kids lunch sorted, followed by five minutes of Trailfit admin.

9am

Running up and down hills six days a week, while juggling a family and running a business has the potential to be chaos. Jacqui Keay admits that a lot of the time it is, “but it’s well organised chaos and it works… for me.”

As I’m about to switch off for the night I hear a “meow”. Frank arrives in my room with another mouse looking all proud.

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We love having the freedom to explore different media and express ourselves.

The Visual Arts Department is very special in that students get the widest possible range of subjects to study. By year 12 and 13 students can study in one or more of painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, illustration, and art history.

It creates a very busy and vibrant workspace.

From left - Polly Little and Alice Bathgate.

Fraser Hooper is set to entertain Nelson crowds with his show and clown workshops.

Nelson Fringe Festival, back to sideways Nelson Fringe Festival returns to the stage, revamped and refreshed on the back of last year’s virtual festival.

Words: Erin Bradnock

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lowns, comedy and cabaret, alongside first class theatre, are among this year’s line up with new festival director Giles Burton at the helm “This year, we’re focusing on using the time to think about what a Fringe can do, and what we want to be. We’re bringing back some fantastic theatre shows and alongside that, we’re creating space for the growth and development of the next wave of Fringe shows,” says Giles.

It’s not just live performances on the line up, there’s also a range of immersive workshop experiences on offer, including physical theatre, lighting and clown workshops.

Fraser Hooper is the clown behind one show and two workshops, one designed for families and the other for adults.

The internationally award-winning funny man has taught clowning in over 20 countries and for 12 years was the resident clowning tutor at The National Institute for Circus in London.

“I love teaching, it’s a chance to share my passion and help others discover and research their own creative practise from a clown’s perspective,” says Fraser.

Those interested in the art of clowning can exercise their funny bones in workshops with Fraser as part of Nelson Fringe 2021.

The renowned clown is also looking forward to tickling the

funny bones of Nelsonians at his show and promises the performance will be a unique experience.

“At best it feels like a jazz concert to me, where the rhythms of what I’m doing on stage cause ripples of happy noises from the audience, which in turn feed my next moves. I improvise around my favourite routines so they feel fresh, and I can find new things to work with,” he says.

Giles says the Fringe Festival workshops are for anyone curious about performing and expressing themselves through theatre.

“The workshops aren’t aimed at performers, they’re aimed at the general public. It’s about connection and for families, a different way they can interact with their kids and break down any barriers. It’s always very exciting.”

The team at Fringe, alongside performers, are eager to take to the stage following last year’s virtual festival.

“We’re bringing back performers who participated last year virtually, it’s going to be a totally different experience seeing them live,” he says.

Nelson Fringe Festival runs from May 6-15.

For more information and to see the full programme visit nelsonfringe.co.nz/programme.

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Lucinda Blackley-Jimson with a JollyBoy Doll from the 1930s. It is one of the more than 200,000 objects from the Nelson Provincial Museum archives.

Museum’s hidden treasures The Nelson Provincial Museum has no doubt wooed you with an exhibition or two, but a bit like Narnia, you need to step behind a much older door to find the real magic. Britt Coker explains.

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ell, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that Nelson Tasman residents have a collection of early photographic images that are second to none. The bad news is that they are housed in a 1970’s building in Stoke stored alongside sandbags that aren’t there because they’re part of the collection.

Less than 1% of the collection is on display at the provincial museum in Nelson’s upper Trafalgar Street. Most of it is housed at the storage facility in Isel Park which is ironically, a relic not worth saving.

Museum Chief Executive, Lucinda Blackley-Jimson explains.

“We are in a building that has earthquake issues, and it has been strengthened as much as it can be. There are issues of weather tightness, it’s flood prone, and there is asbestos in the roof (which is stable, but deters renovation). There are huge issues with this site, and that’s why it is so hugely important that local councils do support us to move into a new collection store.”

The museum’s had made some first steps with the successful purchase of a piece of land that backs on to the city’s museum.

Now they wait for support to build, appreciating that there are many financial pressures on the local councils, but hoping a ‘sooner rather than later’ strategy is adopted.

The Nelson Provincial Museum began way back in 1841. Early UK settlers, not yet off the boats, were already planning an institute for the ‘new colony’. This forward planning has resulted in the oldest museum collection in the country with equally notable numbers. Two hundred thousand objects across social and natural history, taonga Māori, fine and decorative arts, as well as 1.2 million photographs, and 150,000 original documents.

The Tyree Studio photographic collection takes pride of place on the mantel. This highly lauded collection stretches from the 1860s to the 1940s and is significant enough to have been included in the prestigious UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register. Much of

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I’m really excited every time I come here and look at the textiles because we’ve got a beautiful collection of fashion, so that’s something I really gravitate towards and I have those ‘wow moments’ when I come through.

the credit for the preservation of the early photos must go to a woman called Rose Frank. Born in 1864, she was one of New Zealand’s first professional woman photographers.

The Tyree Studio was started by Fred and William Tyree who photographed many Nelson Tasman residents from the 1860s onwards. Rose joined the business in 1885 aged 21, became manager in 1895 and bought the studios in 1914. She held onto all 150,000 glass plate records during that time, finally retiring at the age of 82 years old.

something from the 60s or 70s, and actually that’s history, that’s really important. The swimsuits particularly, because Nelson Tasman has such a beach culture. There are quite high fashion, quite risqué little pieces there.”

In an effort to declutter, you and I might biff things out. At the museum, it’s called rationalisation or deaccession. Though Collections Leader, Shae Trewin acknowledges their preference is to make the right decision in the first place as it saves a lot of time. Something they are better at doing as systems and processes have improved.

“That’s part of healthy collections management but also, what is healthy is having a very good collections policy going forwards.” So they appreciate the offer, but no more old sewing machines please.

It can be a difficult choice as to what makes the collection in modern times, though there are clear stand-outs. such as the 2019 fire that devastated large tracts of Waimea. Photos taken by people close to the action, including a few from Tasman Mayor, Tim King have been added to the photographic archives.

Bathing suit, woman's. Nelson Provincial Museum Collection NPM2020.60.2. This swimsuit from the 1970s was part of a larger donation of textiles from local Nelsonian, Anne McEwan.

Another significant contributor to Nelson’s photographic records was Frederick Nelson Jones Jr (F.N Jones) who took more than 12,000 photos from 1904 to 1933. His use of a three-legged ladder offered a clear vantage point at key events, though his camera made the ultimate sacrifice. Donated to the museum’s collection, the numerous dents on its rim attest to a few battles lost when gravity came into frame.

With 200,000 items in the collection, ‘something for everyone’ is a confident catch cry. For Lucinda it’s the fashion.

“I’m really excited every time I come here and look at the textiles because we’ve got a beautiful collection of fashion, so that’s something I really gravitate towards, and I have those ‘wow moments’ when I come through.”

At the other end of the fashion spectrum are items synonymous with a regional story of sand and sunshine. “It’s not all very old things and people are surprised that we have

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And what would they like more of? Still photographs, still. And that taxidermied South Island kokako that you have sitting in a box in the garage you were going to let your kids fight over after you’re gone.

The museum will take it because the bird is extinct (possibly, ‘data deficient’ is the amended classification).

Shae says in the presence of climate change, these examples of nature are providing insight that sketches in an old book can never replicate. “Scientists are paying more attention to these specimens to look at the size of birds or animals back then; the size of eggs. Seeing the changes that have happened, the acceleration of species becoming endangered or extinct.”

She suggests that not even a skilled artist creating the best hand painted illustrations with the closest colour match, nor the latest 3D machine can compare with the genuine article. “That authenticity is still what makes a museum, a museum.”

The curators would also welcome greater diversity in their contemporary collection, acknowledging the different ethnic groups and refugee communities that make up the region and whose stories are underrepresented in the archives.

When you’re dealing with treasures on a day-to-day basis, it’s inevitable you’re going to hear the occasional shudder inducing

Maes, Nicolaes (1634-1693). The Philosopher. Oil on canvas. Nelson Provincial Museum, Marsden Collection AC1228. This painting, probably made around the 1650s, is part of the Nelson Provincial Museum’s Marsden collection, which also contains a number of other historic paintings bequethed by the Marsden Family.

confession such as, “I was the one that threw out the Lindauer painting”. In this person’s defence, the subject did have scary eyes. And the painting was a bit damaged. And yeah, they didn’t know it was a Lindauer. It’s believed to be in one of the Karori Tip’s Treasurers Under Trash piles. But it was one of a pair, and the other was donated to the Nelson Provincial Museum where it is currently undergoing conservation work in advance of a public outing one day. So, you win some, you lose some.

It’s not all very old things and people are surprised that we have something from the 60s or 70s and actually that’s history, that’s really important.”

As modern materials are introduced, they bring new challenges for preservation. Shae points to a couple of Proper Crisps compostable chip packets pinned to the staffroom wall inside a plastic sleeve. Will they break down and how long will it take? They need to find this stuff out because who knows what treasures will be made with compostable materials in the future that will require preservation. It might even be a 21 st century chip packet.

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Mayor Rachel Reese says the precinct could be a link for the whole city.

Does Nelson need a multimilliondollar Riverside Precinct?

A bold proposal to invigorate Nelson’s city centre by building a new Riverside Precinct, complete with a new $46 million library, has its champions and its question marks. Charles Anderson looks at what could be in store for our CBD.

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ouncils love a good plan. In Nelson, there are often many of them. There was a plan to redevelop Bridge St. That didn’t happen. There was a plan to build a playground in Rutherford Park. That didn’t happen. There was a plan to redevelop Montgomery Square. That didn’t happen. These plans often take time and often they fall over.

Here is another one that advocates say may take time, but hope will fly. The $46 million proposal to create a Riverside Precinct alongside the Maitai River would encompass a state-of-the-art library, a climatorium, along with a civic square, and multiple spaces for commercial developments.

It’s ambitious, expensive and, if you ask its proponents, essential in pushing Nelson forward into a community-minded city that is world-leading. Ask Mayor Rachel Reese and she will say she has thought there should be an innovative development in the space between Burger King and around to Paru Paru Rd since she first came onto the council. That was in 2007.

Ask Wakatū Incorporation’s chief executive Kerensa Johnston and she will say the project has a much longer-term vision. It is connected with the organisation’s 500-year intergenerational plan for the region, which it calls ‘Te Pae Tawhiti’ - the distant horizon.

“As part of that vision, we have an aspiration to revitalise the Nelson central business district and create a place where people from all over the world will want to work and live, and where they are connected with the natural environment as well as a high-quality built environment,” she says.

These are the two women at the centre of this project because they each lead the entities which own the land. Wakatū Incorporation was gifted much of the land along the Maitai as part of its settlement under the Nelson Tenths. This was the Crown living up to its promise that 10 per cent of land sold to them by local iwi would be reserved for the betterment of those who sold it.

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You could do a modest upgrade of the existing building, but the site calls for something more. It wouldn’t deliver that connectivity we are after.

Rachel Reese

Wakatū Inc owns the site where Burger King is currently situated, and Nelson City Council owns the land where the Elma Turner Library sits. By swapping land, it will allow the council to build its new library on the Burger King site.

“The library has sat as an outstanding project for quite some time,” says Rachel.

And as part of that, the council has had several options at their disposal – including refurbishing the original building for a fraction of the cost of this current proposal.

KATE MACPHERSON Wakatū Incorporation chief executive Kerensa Johnston says the Riverside Precinct is part of a vision that looks 500 years into the future.

“You could do a modest upgrade of the existing building, but the site calls for something more. It wouldn’t deliver that connectivity we are after.”

Rachel sees the precinct proposal as about community learning and innovation.

“It’s an inspirational site and deserves to have an inspirational project. As joint landowners, we want to activate this part of the city,” she says.

“The site, and particularly the awa is significant to the families of Wakatū, the whānau and hapū who rely on the awa for food as well as spiritual and cultural sustenance,” says Kerensa. “The river, like all of our waterways, is integral to our identity as Māori, and the health of our waterways, in particular, it is intimately connected to our wellbeing as people.”

And that site is deserving of something that the city can be proud of, Kerensa and Rachel say. It is also a unique arrangement. For the project to come off in the way they are proposing, Nelson City Council and Wakatū Inc, an entity created in 1977 from the descendants of Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama, and Te Ātiawa, will swap land.

That includes a proposal to build a ‘climatorium’ to bring industry, academia, local authorities, and the community together to educate, identify and solve problems related to climate change.

Wakatū Incorporation’s group general manager property and commercial, Iain Sheves, says the organisation “takes a fairly long view of things”.

“Obviously, it’s difficult to do that if we don’t take into account the changes that might come down the road, and the big one is climate change … we can sit here and not think about it and hope for the best or we can look at some of the problems and ask how we might generate solutions.”

We think that putting the effort into building resilient and sustainable buildings is the future – not just for Nelson, but worldwide.

Iain Sheves An artist’s impression of the Riverside Precinct. Photo: NCC

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An artist’s impression of what the new library on the riverfront might look like. Photo: NCC

It’s an inspirational site and deserves to have an inspirational project.

As joint landowners, we want to activate this part of the city.

Rachel Reese

The council has gone further than just thinking about the library as a building. Rachel sees the precinct as connecting many different parts of the city. That includes the council’s long-running Haven Precinct – a stretch of land which covers a section from the former Reliance Engineering building to the Boathouse on Rocks Rd. That has been in the works since 2015. And more recently it has come to include a Science and Technology precinct on Port Nelson’s land near State Highway 6. The catalyst for that project was a carrot for the Cawthron Institute, which had been investigating alternative sites for its large research laboratories. So, council is putting up money to get Cawthron to stay in the city.

In this way, Rachel says the Riverside Precinct becomes the ultimate connector that might set about giving those two other projects momentum. Amid all that is the library.

“It’s about asking what can a library be? They are really important to communities and to city economies,” says Rachel. “They are places of learning across generations.”

She sees the library as that sort of beacon that connects parts of the city with the Trafalgar Centre in the middle.

“It is ambitious and it should be. These opportunities don’t come along that often.”

Kerensa says the specific project is to create a sustainable, high quality, and well-designed development, which opens our city to our river. This is done by creating spaces where people will want to gather – whether in open community spaces or high-quality buildings, which provide a mix of public and private uses.

“We are also aiming to use good design to help tell our stories more effectively. There are really good examples of developments around the country where this has been done

really thoughtfully and well – the new airport in Taranaki is an example of this approach, where storytelling and particularly the history of that place, underpins every aspect of the development and by doing so helps to connect the community to that place.”

Wakatū Inc already has plans approved to move its main headquarters into the edge of the proposed precinct on Paru Paru Rd. Alongside that commercial operation, Iain Sheves says that there are about six or seven other projects that will develop over the years and will be ‘market driven’. That includes a rethinking of the current Countdown supermarket. Those tenants have no plans to move on, but Iain says in time they will want to create something more intensive in that space, rather than a big box store.

He hopes the whole project will be seen as a “beacon of sustainable design”.

“We think that putting the effort into building resilient and sustainable buildings is the future – not just for Nelson, but worldwide.”

Rachel agrees that the city needs to turn to the river. She points to the success of the pop-up playground, which is on Wakatū Incorporation land, as a way that opening up can create spaces for the community. She also says that the city needs to understand its own story better, including that of iwi.

“We are also maturing in our understanding of the place that we live. The awa of Maitahi and its importance to iwi and all of us.”

But do people want that? Do they want a gleaming library on the riverside that is among the most impressive in the country? Do they want a best practice, environmentally-friendly building that is built to the highest specifications? And more importantly, do they want to pay for it?

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When looked at as a gateway site to open up the whole city, Rachel says the project is value for money. As a capital project, it is not connected to rates – instead council borrows for these sorts of developments and pays them off over a long time.

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She says if she had the option to build either a town hall, which Nelson does not have, or a new library, she would vote for a library.

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“We love the Church Steps but there aren’t too many other spaces like that. I think this has the potential to be that civic space.”

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After all, $46 million (inflation-adjusted) for a 3250m² building is a lot of money. By way of comparison, Christchurch’s new central library Tūranga (built in 2018) cost $95m, covering an area of 9850m². An initial proposal for a new library in Wellington in 2020 was estimated at $167m, with a floor area of 14,000m².

If you judge from Facebook comments that have peppered social media in the last few months, then the verdict is split.

Rachel thinks that they will get official feedback that says the council shouldn’t be spending any money, through to that they are not being ambitious enough.

An architect’s report commissioned by the Nelson City Council in 2019 says the library delivered a high level of service, the current building was “tired”, unsuitable for contemporary library operations, and not adequate for Nelson’s current and future population.

From feedback gathered from various meetings throughout 2019, recurring themes for a new library included a sustainable building that was connected with its surroundings and the river, with amenities such as a cafe, community room, and Nelson archive.

“There are 300,000 people coming through the library each year,” says Rachel. “The most frustrating part of it is saying no to community opportunities. The demand is definitely there.”

But it is in the land, not the building, where some issues have been forecasted on the horizon.

Climate lobby group Zero Carbon Nelson Tasman says the site near the river mouth was at high risk from sea-level rise and storms, and the council should hold off on the plan until a national adaptation framework was developed, and community consultation on adaption undertaken.

Contingencies for predicted sea-level rise will be built in to the design of the library. The biggest element are the floor levels which could be raised to 4m above sea level. This would exceed the current standard for minimum ground level predictions for 2130.

Still, that leaves the streets around the adjacent downtown area and the nearby suburb of The Wood. They would be flooded in a worst-case scenario event in 2130. Then the job becomes having to potentially raise the ground level of the whole riverside area and The Wood to something close to what is proposed for the library.

“We are all aware that the way we have lived on this planet has created some big challenges and we do need to address those,” Rachel says. “Humanity has a big task in front of it. Do I think this site is sitting with a high-risk profile in the next 100 years?

No I don’t. It’s a resilient site. We have thought carefully about the building design and the land.”

Council is this month deliberating on submissions about the project. It will then take those into account when deciding its Long Term Plan. But if Rachel’s enthusiasm for it is anything to go by then planning may soon be underway to create a game changing project for the city.

“We would be falling short for the region if we didn’t treat this land with respect,” she says.

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Investing in the Top of the South Craigs Investment Partners and Top of the South Community Foundation have recently announced a partnership.

Top of the South Community Foundation (TotSCF) is part of the Community Foundations network of which Craigs Investment Partners (Craigs) are a nationwide principal sponsor.

Making a difference to the community TotSCF is a registered charity set up to inspire generosity in the Nelson and Blenheim areas. It was founded with one simple aspiration – to make a long-term difference in our communities.

Working together for the long-term Gavin Larsen, Executive Officer TotSCF says, “it is tremendous to have partnered with such a reputable and professional company as Craigs to help manage our funds and provide us with investment advice. Support from organisations, such as Craigs, is crucial in enabling the Foundation to continue to grow.”

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Promote and encourage philanthropy - enabling everyone to create their legacy, by establishing or contributing to an endowment fund.

Craigs Area Manager, Geoff Brown says, “Craigs are long-time supporters of communities throughout New Zealand, and since inception have contributed to numerous community organisations and local events. We are very proud to be working alongside the Top of South Community Foundation to help make a difference to our community.”

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Wisely invest bequests and endowment donations to generate ongoing revenue that can be invested into the community in perpetuity.

Geoff said that it was very pleasing to see the TotSCF going from strength to strength. “It is a great asset for our region and we are pleased to be able to work with Gavin and his team.”

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Help donors with their decisions on how they want the income from their endowment to benefit the community.

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Advocate on issues important to our community.

“We are proud to support charities and community groups in the Nelson and Blenheim areas annually via our grants round.

We can’t offer that support to those great local organisations without the generosity of our donors and we are now looking ahead to making an even better difference in the community with the support of Craigs.” added Gavin Larsen.

To achieve this TotSCF:

Partnering for growth TotSCF have recently partnered with Craigs Investment Partners. Craigs is one of New Zealand’s largest investment companies with 19 branches nationwide with branches in both Nelson and Blenheim. The Nelson team has local investment advisers, Jason Craig, Tanya McMurtrie and Karl Williscroft and the Blenheim branch has investment advisers, Felix Vavasour and Kent Winstanley.

If you are interested in learning more about the Top of the South Foundation visit topsouthfoundation.org.nz Left to right – Jason Craig (Craigs), Tanya McMurtrie (Craigs), Kent Winstanley (Craigs), Anissa Bain (TotSCF), Gavin Larsen (TotSCF), Dave Ashcroft (TotSCF), Felix Vavasour (Craigs), Karl Williscroft (Craigs)

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A walk of art If you’re strolling around Nelson’s CBD and find yourself staring at walls, don’t be alarmed, it’s exactly what the organisers of ArtWalk had hoped you’d be doing. The project has seen 21 of our region’s most famous paintings enlarged and installed on various buildings in the city centre.

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hen John Gully positioned himself on the hills above what would become the Abel Tasman National Park and pulled out his stetch book, the largely self-taught artist captured a scene that helped sell a region and that started a legacy of landscape artists in Nelson Tasman which is now more accessible than ever.

Gully’s paintings of the region found fame in New Zealand, were sent to England in the 1880s and used in promotional material to encourage more immigrants to make Nelson their new home. Gully’s water colours were so popular at the time that at an exhibition in Dunedin in 1865 he sold each of his paintings before the exhibition had even started.

His watercolour ‘View of Tasman Bay’ was commission and purchased by Nelsonians in 1885 after a public subscription and was the first painting for what is now the Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū.

So, it’s fitting that it is one of 21 artworks selected to be reproduced, enlarged and displayed on buildings throughout Nelson’s CBD as part of the ArtWalk project.

ArtWalk also features work of acclaimed Nelson artists Jane Evans, Toss Woollaston, Rita Angus, William Allen, Leo Bensemann, Laura Herford, Irvine Major, Marjorie Naylor, Ross Ritchie, Charlotte Sand, Cedric Savage, Robin Slow, Michael Smither and Enga Washbourn.

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It is a collaboration between Make/Shift Spaces and Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū to make the pleasure of viewing Nelson through the brush strokes of our very best artists much easier.

Together, the works in ArtWalk give an insight into this part of the world, and why so many artists have been captivated by the region’s people, history, stories, vistas and industries.

ArtWalk was officially opened late last month in time for Nelson City Council’s Tuku21 Heritage Month which saw free guided tours of the project.

The idea for ArtWalk germinated during 2020’s Covid-19 lockdown, when Make/Shift Spaces general manager Anne

While we know that many people will recognise many of the artworks, we hope too, that others will be intrigued and encouraged to come and visit us at the gallery to discover more.

Each artwork has its own backstory that is related to the region, and we really hope people will be sparked to find out more about them.

The ArtWalk website not only has a location map, but we’ll continue to add information and weblinks on each artwork.

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Rush was thinking about art and cultural projects that would combat restrictions.

With The Suter on board, Anne was able to draw on Make/ Shift’s network of Nelson’s property owners, approaching them about utilising external walls on buildings around the city.

“The initial response from the property owners and tenants confirmed that we were on to something special. From there, it was a gradual process of bringing the various components together – from matching the sites and artworks, getting all the required permissions for the buildings, as well as the artworks, making sure we could print the works at a high quality, and then ensuring that the installation process was as seamless as possible.”

The Suter director Julie Catchpole says that they are always looking for new ways to extend their reach into the community so ArtWalk was a natural fit.

“The Suter and the Nelson Tasman community has a wonderful collection – especially of Nelson’s rich history of local and visiting artists – and while we know that many people will recognise many of the artworks, we hope too, that others will be intrigued and encouraged to come and visit us at the gallery to discover more.”

The fact that all the works in ArtWalk have a direct connection and meaning to the Nelson Tasman region is a key component of the project says Anne.

“Each artwork has its own backstory that is related to the region, and we really hope people will be sparked to find out more about them. The ArtWalk website not only has a location map, but we’ll continue to add information and weblinks on each artwork.”

To find out more about each of the art works displayed, or to find the map on their location, visit makeshiftspaces.nz

Top left: Make/Shift Spaces general manager Anne Rush, and director of the Suter Art Gallery, Julie Catchpole, in front of a copy of Leo Bensemann’s ‘Self Portrait’ as part of ArtWalk.

Top right: Western Coast of Tasman Bay 1885, watercolour on paper, 750 x 1320 mm. Collection of The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū: purchased by public subscription in 1885 as the first painting for a public art collection in Nelson.

ACC: 66 Left: Charlotte Sadd (1866–1937). Rocks Road in the making 1893, oil on board 375 x 536 mm. Collection of The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū: bequeathed to The Suter by the artist in 1937. ACC: 201

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Women of wine Larger numbers of women are seeking careers in the wine industry and are now dominating spaces in the viticulture classroom.

So, what’s the appeal of the grape? Tracy Neal reports.

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CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO Lisa Goodson, co-owner of Moutere Hills Vineyard, places bird netting on their ripening grapes.

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rudy Shield was a teenager in the 1980s when a campaign emerged with the slogan, “Girls Can Do Anything”.

winery, but also how women approach managing people - and usually tired people respond better to a more caring approach during harvest.

“I’ve been telling my father that ever since, especially when he wouldn’t let me berth his fizz boat,” the award-winning winemaker says.

“It’s also just being able to organise pickers and cajole people into doing things ‘now’, and I think women are good at that.”

Trudy is a key ingredient in the success of Brightwater’s Middle Earth Wines. She is described by Nelson wine writer Neil Hodgson as having exceptional talent, founded on being brought up on a farm, and nurtured by a solid science education.

Success might well depend on the influences of practical and intellectual input, but Trudy believes the answer lies in her love of cooking.

“I love to cook. When I think about picking grapes, I’m really like a cook walking around the vegetable garden thinking, ‘ooh that’s ready’ or ‘that’s delicious now’ or ‘that’s not going to hang on – let’s use that up’.

“I use much more of a cook’s eye, and once it’s in the winery, then I apply the science.”

Trudy has a degree in science, several years of hands-on work in medical microbiology, and a post-graduate degree in wine science from Lincoln University.

A doyenne of the Nelson wine making industry, Judy Finn agrees with the cooking analogy. The co-owner of Neudorf Vineyards spoke with us soon after this year’s vintage ended, with many in the region having survived frost, hail and worker shortages.

Judy says women and men are equals in the industry, but she has found over the years that women tend to have better palates.

“Traditionally more women do the cooking earlier than men.

They’re used to tasting and analysing: ‘Does it need this, does it need that, do I like that or is it too bitter or too sour’.

“In a bigger winery you can do that on a computer but at the end of the day Todd (wine maker Todd Stevens) and Tim (Neudorf coowner Tim Finn) would both agree that there’s nothing like going out there first thing in the morning and saying, ‘we’re going to pick this today’, or ‘we’ll leave it another day’.”

The chair of marketing group Wine Nelson says there is a romantic notion attached to grapes.

She reckons that women bring a different flair to winemaking, because many gain an appreciation for cooking earlier than men.

Paul Miles, who co-owns Riwaka River Estate vineyard says it goes beyond the fruit, to what it becomes.

“I’ve never made a fuss about being a girl in this industry. I just got on and did it.

“Grapes are very beautiful things to deal with, and I’d argue easier to harvest than kiwifruit and apples, but the romance with grapes and the end product of wine has a certain allure to many people.”

“But I think fine detail of taste, yes, women are stronger at that, but then I feel like winemaking is such a multi-faceted job, and I like what women can bring to that.”

Trudy says that is not only the “slow cooking” approach in the

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But it is an industry as hard as any.

Paul says farming in any of the primary industries brought its individual challenges.

CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO Emmanuelle David, winemaker, Kahurangi Estate.

“Every season brings its challenges, this year especially. We had a frost event late in the year, and then hail in December which affected our block in Riwaka.

it’s physically a lot easier and very communal, especially in a small family company.”

“We’re now seeing huge numbers of women coming into the industry and they’re making brilliant wines.”

“That combined with a wet spring means that our volumes are likely to be down a bit.”

Judy Finn says that increasingly, women are advancing from roles as assistant winemakers to become the lead.

“It’s an attractive industry visually, and while that’s no reason alone to get involved, it does seem to be a factor in the numbers entering it.”

Judy says picking and pruning is also very social.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology has been delivering viticulture (grape growing) and winemaking programmes since 1991. It also offers a Bachelor of Viticulture which can be learned online, with block courses held at the Marlborough campus throughout the year - in the heart of the country’s largest wine producing region.

NMIT marketing services coordinator Charlotte Goodman says more women are entering the industry, judging by enrolments to its programmes.

“If you and I were picking we’d be on either side of the grapevine, chatting as we went down the rows.”

“We’ve had some pretty good rates over the years.”

She says harvesting grapes is also perhaps less physically demanding than picking other fruit crops.

“You’re not climbing up and down ladders, you don’t have sacks,

Figures provided by NMIT show that three years ago, 61 of the 127 total student intake were female. The following year more

We’re now seeing huge numbers of women coming into the industry and they’re making brilliant wines.

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I use much more of a cook’s eye, and once it’s in the winery, then I apply the science.

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than half the 131 enrolments were women. In 2020 – the year of Covid, there were 133 students on the course, of which 59 were female.

So far this year, women make up 46 places of the total 106 enrolled.

Charlotte Goodman says the figures include international students, who predominantly remained in New Zealand to find work.

She says many of the female students love the science and innovation aspect to viticulture.

“Others just love having their hands in the dirt and on the vines, and the more hands-on side of wine-growing.”

NMIT works closely with the industry. Charlotte says programmes stop during harvest time to allow students the chance to support the industry by working in it fulltime.

“We’re looking at ways of ensuring the delivery of what we do fits in with the way our region works.”

Judy Finn says that now this season’s grapes are in, they can take a breather. Compared with last year’s harvest, which coincided with Covid-induced lockdown, this year seemed a breeze although volumes are down.

TRACY NEAL Nelson wines attracted Royal interest during a visit to the region by Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles in November 2015.

“Last year’s vintage was saved by a government decision overnight that we could carry on picking. It looked like we’d have to walk away from about 100 tonnes of grapes, so that decision was a saviour for many of us.

“Last year’s vintage turned out to be brilliant. We had glorious weather and it was unusually calm, and the resulting wines were magnificent.

“This year it’s much smaller because of a late fruit set due to frost.”

Judy is now stepping back from being a member of the team that produces some of Nelson’s best wines, but the legacy of Finn women at Neudorf will continue.

She has passed her side of the business baton to her daughter Rosie, who grew up on the vineyard, but grew to love the New Zealand wine industry after moving away and seeing it from afar.

CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO Winemaker and co - owner of Seifrieds, Heidi Seifried-Houghton in the laboratory.

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Must try wine: Our 2019 Pinot Gris is love at first taste - made in small batches, it is generous and flavoursome with an elegant sweetness.

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Must try wine: Easy! Neudorf Rosie’s Block Moutere Chardonnay 2019 – An organic, single site, elegant expression of a very special piece of dirt, at least I think so.

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Must try wine: Our awardwinning, stunning 2018 Central Otago PInot Noir and our delicious 2018 Nelson Tasman Pinot Gris are a tribute to all those who have cared for the vines. They are the ‘Kaitiaki’ - the guardians of the land.

Must try wine: Bubbles!

Our Moutere Hills Methode Carbonique is a lovely blend of pinot gris and riesling. It’s a crisp, prosecco style sparkling wine that’s perfect for making any occasion special.

Dunbar Estates

Moutere Hills

1469 Motueka Valley Highway | dunbarestates.co.nz

42 Eggers Road, Upper Moutere | mouterehills.nz

Name: Shona Kelly, Winemaker

Name: Emmanuelle David, Winemaker

Must try wine: My favourite this summer has been our Waimea Pinot Noir Rose. Juicy, delicious, and extremely moreish! Lightly chilled with a picnic or a platter, it goes perfectly with the Nelson way of life.

Must try wine: Our 2019 Kahurangi Mount Arthur Fumé Blanc provides a different way to enjoy a sauvignon blanc. Derived in barrel version, and made like a chardonnay, the wine becomes softer and creamy with a more refined fruit profile. Rock melon and a hint of nutty oak!

Waimea Estates

Kahurangi Estate

59 Appleby Highway, Richmond | waimeaestates.co.nz

9 Merton Place, Nelson | kahurangiwine.com

Name: Heidi SeifriedHoughton, Co-Winemaker

Name: Anna McCarty, Winemaker

Must try wine: My favourite wine variety has to be Riesling!

A wine that shows a vineyards true expression. Bright and juicy and bursting with minerally flavours. A variety great on it’s own, with a light salad or meal. Super versatile.

Must try wine: I’d definitely recommend Tohu’s Albariño.

With zesty citrus fruit and stone fruit notes, this wine pairs perfectly with fresh seafood, but on these brilliant autumn afternoons I’m loving a glass with fresh figs and soft salty cheeses. Just divine!

Tohu Whenua Matua Vineyard Upper Moutere

Seifried Estate

Kono Winery

168 Redwood Road, Appleby | seifried.co.nz

Upper Awatere | konowines.co.nz

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Nelson’s teen crusader Words: Tracy Neal

Sophie Weenink has become a young crusader for the environment, the impoverished and the poor. But there’s a less obvious message in her young voice and it’s one we should all be listening to.

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ipping a chai latte at a vegan café in central Nelson, the origins of Sophie Weenink’s compassion are revealed.

“Mum and I are opposites in some ways but she has always encouraged me to be independent.

It is not so much the story of being raised as the only child of a single mother, but the pet rabbits, Cookie and Rosebud which Sophie rescued from certain death that shine a light on who she is.

“She has never left me out of discussions - I am always included which is, I guess, where my love of politics came from.

At 15 years-old, Sophie already has an impressive list of causes attached to her name. The environment and helping the vulnerable are already solid platforms on which she has built a strong public profile.

Lee-Anne says Sophie is a product of many people's love and time.

“I want to enter politics – I don’t necessarily want to be a politician.

“We live in a world where politicians can be…not the most authentic people. I want to be able to speak for the people rather than against, but I know it would be a tough job.”

I want to enter politics – I don’t necessarily want to be a politician.

We live in a world where politicians can be…not the most authentic people. I want to be able to speak for the people rather than against, but I know it would be a tough job.

It might be the comment of a young idealist, but Sophie’s life is perhaps closer to reality than that of many who currently make decisions on her behalf.

She was born in Wanganui and is of Dutch, Irish and Italian ancestry.

The move to Nelson was triggered by her grandfather, who later returned north. Sophie and her mother, Lee-Anne Weenink remained in Nelson.

Sophie says she inherited her strong sense of justice and independence from her mother.

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“We do a lot of volunteering and she’s never shy to help a homeless person.”

“I'm just a single Mum who knew nobody here, but Nelsonians have embraced Sophie.

“It shows that if you invest time in a child then something really good can happen; kind moments given will escalate and then go on tenfold to influence and help others.”

Lee-Anne says she and Sophie know how lucky they are because without the support of many in the Nelson community, things could have been vastly different for them.

“Like Sophie mentioned, it has been a very hard journey of juggling work and being a good parent and making ends meet on one wage.”

Sophie, champion for the under-dog, is sometimes labelled a ‘youth activist’ for the climate and environmental causes she supports via social media and in practical terms.

She has been vocal about a homophobic response to a Pride crossing planned for Nelson city. Her beach cleanup missions have earned her a national kindness award,

BRENT MCGILVARY Sophie Weenink is on a crusade to help others less fortunate than herself.

and recognition from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. She raises funds to help feed Nelson’s homeless and is a youth representative for Nelson Cancer Society.

“I’m not saying we should cure all hunger issues overnight but there’s a lot more we could be doing for our homeless and those on the verge of being homeless.”

Sophie wants more people in Nelson to know about the growing number of homeless in the city. There are different ways of measuring this, from the hundreds seeking help for temporary accommodation at a hostel or a motel, to those supported by the night shelter, and still others living in tents hidden in valleys and forests.

It has already shaped a strong view about what Sophie wants for her own future. At the tender age of 15, she is adamant she does not want children of her own. She says the economics of raising them do not stack up.

Sophie volunteers and raises funds for the community group Giving Aroha, which estimates that around 160 people in Nelson are without anywhere to live.

“It’s important that people know it’s not just an Auckland thing or a Wellington thing – it’s an everywhere problem.”

“I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get a house.

“A lot of my friends feel the same. Some whose parents have not been there for them, have been left with serious problems.

“We can’t keep going like this. It’s leaving people miserable.”

Sophie would like to be part of a political model that could effect change faster.

She says many homeless are in that situation because of bigger problems, including special needs which makes them even more vulnerable.

“It’s not saying people aren’t doing anything – they are, but we need to get everyone on board. For example, with the plastic waste problem I like to say we need millions doing zero waste imperfectly rather than a handful doing it perfectly.

“We should never have anyone in this country starving for food, in a world where we can provide.

“These are issues where we all have to be on board with it, not just a handful.”

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Designed in New Zealand for growing feet

The Greenstone carver is back from fishing

With over 25 years of experience with children’s feet, you can put your trust in a pair of Bobux shoes.

New Greenstone earrings back in stock and available in store or on their website.

Soul by Mariposa

Jewel Beetle

257 Hardy St, Nelson | 49 Commercial St, Takaka Ph: 0800 132 500 | mariposaclothing.co.nz

56 Bridge St, Nelson jewelbeetle.co.nz

It’s Mum’s turn to be spoiled!

This year celebrate and appreciate Mum’s strength and love with local heartfelt jewellery.

Earrings $170, Ring trio $840

Louise Douglas Jewellery 191 Hardy St, Nelson louisedouglas.com

Take nights up a notch Beautiful lace high neck chemise with shoulder ties.

Also available in burgundy.

Wonderfully fragranced with natural essential oils, the Nude Kiwi skincare range will brighten your mood as well as your skin.

Nude Kiwi nudekiwi.co.nz nudekiwiskincare

Be Adult 117 Hardy St, Nelson (Montgomery Arcade) blinky.co.nz

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Brighten your skin

May 2021

Stylish jewellery created just for you

Silk Pillowcases The ultimate beauty investment, there’s nothing more comfortable than a 100% pure silk pillowcase. Once you try one, you’ll never want to sleep on anything else! Perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Handcrafted and custom-made designs from RoCS studio and workshop in Richmond.

Little Boutique Lingerie | Swimwear | Sleepwear 51 Bridge St, Nelson | littleboutique.co.nz

RoCS 238a Queen St, Richmond rocs.co.nz

Choose your colour combo...

Pale winter hues to lighten up those dreary winter days, or the timeless combination of black and white? Either way, you will be looking extremely chic in these European designed Gioseppo Fancie sneakers.

Perfect autumn layers

Tango’s Shoes 247 Queen St, Richmond tangosshoes.nz

NZ made, luxurious merino possum blend ponchos to keep you cosy, with exciting colours and styles available. Find Cruellas in their temporary location during May.

Cruellas 149/151 Hardy St, Nelson (was KB’s bakery) cruellas.co.nz

Revamp your smile

Show Stopper Don’t settle for less than what you love.

Creating precious jewellery and happiness since 1960.

Jens Hansen 320 Trafalgar Square, Nelson JensHansen.co.nz

Professional teeth whitening at a great special price. Just $169 for your 60-minute treatment (RRP $599).

Sparkle White Teeth Rose Askin (NZCTWA registered, trained and qualified) 70 Brooklands Rd, Nelson Ph 0272 462 449 | sparklewhite.co.nz

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ORDER ONLINE OR IN STORE AT 176 BRIDGE STREET, NELSON

ON THE STREET

Leonie Trathen

Wardrobe Operations and Garment Logistics Manager World of WearableArt What are you wearing?

I bought this jumpsuit in Wellington a couple of years ago. I love that I can layer it up in winter or wear it on its own in summer.

My long sleeve mesh under top is from Moochi, and it’s just the best top ever, with its extra-long sleeves and long length Sweatshirt, also from Moochi. High tops are Nike. I purchased them about seven years ago on a work trip to San Francisco. They are one of my best buys.

What is your style?

I don’t know if I have a particular style, but what I buy has to be comfortable and I love layering and raw edges.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

Black, with a touch of bright or white. A mix of great pieces I can layer, also dress up or down, and of course activewear.

What are you loving at the moment?

The colour selection and fabrics, also how it’s acceptable to style any outfit with a great pair of sneakers.

What are you dressed for today?

This is a normal day in the office or a weekend outfit for me, I need something I can drive a forklift in, but still be tidy enough for a meeting.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

Moochi, Zambesi, or Thomas’s in Marlborough, but I also love checking out vintage stores.

What is your approach to shopping?

I do my best shopping when I am away. I’m probably a bit of an impulse buyer. It’s usually when I see a great piece that I can mix and match with what I already have.

What is your all-time favourite purchase?

Probably my Zambesi black ‘Showroom Jacket.’

It is lightweight and I can wear it anywhere and in all seasons, also my Rick Owens boots I purchased about eight years ago that are still going strong.

What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

A good pair of leather boots. I love Dr Marten’s; they are so timeless, or a pair of RM Williams boots.

Do you have a style rule you always obey?

Mix up your style and throw in some vintage.

If you could raid one person’s wardrobe who would it be?

Liz Finlay, owner of Zambesi. Her style is incredible and she always looks amazing.

Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing…

A pair of high heels. Don’t get me wrong, I love them, but not for me anymore, so uncomfortable.

AIMEE JULES

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In the company of

WOMAN

This seasons style picks from the team at Karen Jordan Style 151 Trafalgar Street, Nelson | karenjordanstyle.co.nz

KAREN JORDAN My favourite dress this season – no surprises it’s pink! We have the four Trelise Cooper brand ranges now in store and I know we will find that perfect piece for you. ♥

In the company of

WOMAN

KAREN GILL I am Paula Ryan’s biggest fan, as you all know. I believe the magic is in the fabric and classic styling. With pill free merino, colour fast and anti-static, you can’t go past this brand. Pop in and see me on Saturdays.

In the company of

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ROSE PINKER Jane Daniels is my ‘go to’ if someone is looking for the perfect jacket. If it’s for work or the casual weekender to wear with jeans, you cant go past this brand.

My Jane Daniels raincoat is one of my favourites.

In the company of

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NIKKI COOPER We are so lucky in Nelson to have New Zealand made Taylor in store. I love the way you can layer up different pieces to create different looks. It’s cutting edge fashion and always in style.

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6 - 15 May 2021 Full programme at www.nelsonfringe.co.nz Astounding Clowning - Wondrous Theatre Hilarious Comedy - Saucy Cabaret Fab Kids Shows - Essential Workshops Join us for a 10-day celebration of fringey awesomeness.

My Home

Rachael in front of a collection of artwork from New Zealand artists.

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Art, plants and colour make a vibrant home for photographer Rachael, who lives here with her daughter and husband.

Who lives here?

Where do you shop for homewares?

I live here with my husband and daughter and we have lived here for the past eight years.

I am a really big fan of supporting independent, locally owned businesses. Our favourites are The Little Beehive, Eclectic Antiques, second-hand shops and Nelson Recycle Centre also has so many hidden treasures if you have time to forage. I have also just discovered Quaint and the Curious in Reefton which is worth the stop or a special trip.

What four words would you use to describe your home?

Plant filled, eclectic, light and colourful.

What inspired this look?

A love of indoor plants and how along with colour, they lift your mood and create a warm space to relax in.

What piece would you never part with?

There is more than one, but I could never part with the original pieces of art we have purchased or been gifted from so many amazing local artists. It would also be very hard to move and leave the amazing mural in our daughter’s room, created by local artist Sofie Holt.

What’s your favourite spot in the house?

The sunroom which is filled with plants. It’s the best spot to sit in winter or summer, late afternoon either with a gin or curled up on the couch reading a book.

What’s your decorating style?

I love a bit of a mix and I believe you can be flexible with style. I am definitely led by plants, colour and art - but in a variety of styles. I love spaces that make you feel cosy and immediately welcome.

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What’s next on your interiors list?

I am on the lookout for a 1950s sideboard. It’s a splurge item so definitely something that will be saved up for.

Have you done any renovations?

Yes, we gutted our kitchen and bathroom and have been working hard to insulate all rooms in the house along with retrofitting the windows for double glazing. This is our first home and it’s a work in progress. We have poured a lot of love into it and we still have a lot to do.

If money was no object, what would you get for your home?

Definitely a few more mid-century items, I have my eye on some, but they are big ticket pieces so they are being saved for.

What should every home have?

I think natural light makes all the difference. We are lucky to have sunshine that fills every room of our home, both in summer and winter. When we bought the property, even though it needed so much work, the sunshine and light was what sold it to us.

Top left: This hanging chair in the kitchen gets all day sun and the spot is often fought over when there are lots of people around.

Above: One of local artist, Wendy Matenga’s original paintings. MIddle: Local artist Sofie Holt spent a week hand painting this mural in Rachael’s daughter’s bedroom. Right: A collection of Rachael’s plants, many of which were grown from swapped cuttings with other house plant enthusiasts.

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My Home

I am definitely led by plants, colour and art - but in a variety of styles.

If you had a day to refresh your home what would you do?

We would like to re-sand and matt varnish all the floors in our home. At the moment, time has made the rimu and varnish go quite orange, so doing this is on our wish list.

Best budget tip?

Don’t be afraid to search and buy from Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace. There are so many pieces there that just need a bit of love and they turn into your favourite pieces without having to spend beyond your means.

What is one thing you would change about your home if you could?

We would like to change the layout of the lounge, hallway and laundry to make room for a third bedroom. This is a huge project and one we will look at starting in the next couple of years.

What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live?

I love how close we are to Isel Park, it’s such a hidden gem.

We love the Thursday night markets that happen there during spring and summer. Being close to the Railway Reserve is great and we had many bike rides and walks along the reserve during lockdown last year. There is also a friendly community, and since moving here from Wellington we have made some wonderful friends through the strong school networks.

Top: The sun room which feature's a retro green couch bought for $50 at the dump shop and refurnished.

Above: The original kitchen which had floor to ceiling cabinetry from the 50s was replaced with a modern Subway tiled splash back and the rimu was recycled and used for shelving through the house.

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New partners Darryn and Linda Cunningham are welcomed by business founders, Lynda and Ian Mortimer.

New partnership has you covered

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t takes courage to change direction, start a new job and learn a whole new trade, but it is a decision that Darryn Cunningham has never regretted.

Lynda and Linda, meanwhile, take care of the administrative side of things and are the friendly faces you will see when you call in to the Beach Road office and workshop.

For the last decade Darryn and Linda Cunningham have worked in Nelson, most recently at Mortimer Upholstery, as canvas fabricators. Sharing a passion for textiles, creating new products, and repairing and refreshing existing ones, it has been a satisfying career move for them both after previously owning a shoe repair business.

“We custom-make everything from scratch in our factory in Richmond and get a lot of repeat customers, which speaks volumes about the quality of the services we provide,” says Linda.

Having toyed with the idea of owning their own business once again, Darryn and Linda were excited when the opportunity to purchase a share of Mortimer Upholstery and Nelson Shade Solutions arose, and they now own a 50 percent share alongside business founders, Ian and Lynda Mortimer.

Starting from small beginnings in Richmond, Mortimer Upholstery and Nelson Shade Solutions have grown significantly and have built a reputation for always providing meticulous results and exceptional service, and Linda says both couples share the same passion, dedication and business ethos.

Mortimer Upholstery has another division called Nelson Shade Solutions which manufactures shade sails, extendable awnings, outdoor blinds and more. “With Nelson’s climate being ideal for indoor/outdoor flow, it makes sense to maximise how you utilise it. We can create superb outdoor areas that can be used all year round, adding value to your property.”

Darryn is well known in Nelson’s football scene, so the footy field is where you will find him on Saturdays. Or, sometimes, he and Linda head away in their 70’s caravan which they’ve recently spruced up. As for Ian and Lynda, keep an eye out for them cruising around Nelson in their beautifully restored and upholstered Studebaker classic car.

“The new partnership is working well,” says Linda. “We are all a similar age and share the same business philosophy, with the same ideas about how we want to move the company forward.”

All four partners have different skillsets that complement each other perfectly. A specialist in auto and marine upholstery, Ian wears the general manager’s hat, while Darryn brings his extensive knowledge of shade solutions to the business.

Darryn’s easy-going and friendly manner means he particularly enjoys visiting people’s homes, chatting with them, and coming up with design ideas for their outdoor spaces.

Mortimer Upholstery & Marine Covers Nelson Shade Solutions 44 Beach Road, Richmond Phone 03 544 6352 mortimerautoupholstery.co.nz nelsonshadesolutions.co.nz

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Winner of Best Kitchen and Best Kitchen Design at the 2021 New Zealand Master Joiner Awards.

Award-winning joinery Bays Joinery have long known they produce the best kitchens in the country, and once again they have the awards to prove it.

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he family-owned Nelson company won two coveted titles at the 2021 New Zealand Master Joiner Awards last month.

One of its main features is the brass splashback and island panel, where the ‘aged brass’ process has been used to soften the polished brass and to add detail.

Bays Joinery took out the national awards in the categories of Best Kitchen and Best Kitchen Design for their modern, black creation built in Blenheim and designed by in-house designer, Colin Hayes.

Though the kitchen appears simplistic in design, Ben says it was a very technical project in both the design and manufacture, which is not always evident.

The predominantly black kitchen features brass accents to tie in with the designer home. The design is symmetric but not visually cluttered, with cathedral ceilings to both dining and lounge.

Bays Joinery design manager, Ben Knight, says the kitchen was credited for its boldness, innovation, and masculine design, which was tailored to their clients’ wishes.

The kitchen was designed with the intent to maximise its storage with internal drawers placed in all cupboards. An angled island ensures optimum use of space and drew special mention from the judges who also noted the fantastic use of materials.

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The client requested something a little outside of the box.

With an architecturally-designed home they wanted a kitchen that wasn’t overstated, but also wasn’t the norm and like every other kitchen in the street.

“They didn’t want the kitchen to overpower the space, but required two fridges, three ovens, and two pantries within the design and space.”

Being recognised on a national stage is a great follow up to their recent success at the regional Joinery and Design Awards in Nelson where they celebrated four regional awards this year, including Supreme Joinery Award, Best Kitchen, Best Use of Timber and Best Interior Design.

2021 Joinery and Design Award - Best Interior Design - Bays Joinery.

Supreme Winner 2021 Joinery and Design Awards - Best Kitchen Design - Best Use of Timber - Bays Joinery.

Bays Joinery has been designing and manufacturing quality kitchens for 28 years, growing from a small business to the region’s largest joinery manufacturer.

“As a business we drive to inspire, and to create unique pieces with tailored solutions to each client, so to have awards of this calibre is a credit to the team and our clients,” Ben says.

With design studios located in both Nelson and Blenheim, they boast professional craftsmen with exceptional standards of workmanship and attention to detail.

A very community minded business, Bays Joinery place a strong emphasis on local business and manufacturing with both a showroom and factory located in Nelson.

Bays Joinery Nelson Showroom 6 Tokomaru Place, Stoke, Nelson baysjoinery.co.nz

Nz Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen Best Kitchen Design

2021 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Interior Design Best Kitchen Design Best Use of Timber Supreme Winner 2021

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Paul’s pick!

PARADISE TILE Play with aquatic colours and hues to create your own paradise.

Paul Kenny

NELSON’S BIGGEST TILE SELECTION 74 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson P: 03 547 8413 E: Paul@tiledirectnelson.co.nz W: www.tiledirectnelson.co.nz

Melt in your mouth mandarins Seedless and easy peel, and in season now. Satsuma Mandarins are perfect for lunchboxes and those on the run.

The Veggie Guy Strawbridge Square, Stoke (next to Squires Cafe) Open Mon-Fri, 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–4pm theveggieguy.co.nz

Piano without the bulk Experience the incredible performance of the Yamaha P-125 compact digital piano. Easily portable, extremely accessible, with a userfriendly minimalistic design.

Join the sock knitting revolution

Beggs Music Works

They’re fun to knit with Cruella’s beautiful yarns, make great gifts, and just so you know, it’s a wee bit addictive.

Find Cruellas at their temporary location during May.

264 Hardy St, Nelson | beggsmusic. co.nz

Locally crafted beds

Cruellas 149/151 Hardy St, Nelson (was KB’s Bakery) cruellas.co.nz

Get a good night’s sleep on a quality bed that won’t cost you a fortune.

Winter health boost

Nelson Beds 59 Quarantine Rd, Nelson nelsonbeds.co.nz

A daily dose of apple cider vinegar supports the digestive system to operate in a healthier environment. This in turn can boost your immune system and benefit your overall health. Now in capsules or try the tasty new Honeygar.

Goulter’s – The vinegar people 122 Tahunanui Dr, Nelson Order online at vinegarpower.co.nz

Get ya boots on!

Outpost Supplies have an extensive range of boots. Safety boots, tramping boots, gumboots and kids boots including the ever popular Magnum, Manitoba, Ridgeline and Redband brands.

Outpost Supplies 53 Quarantine Rd, Nelson outpostsupplies.co.nz

Build a backyard cabin A rustic style shed is perfect for so many uses and any buildings under 30 square metres no longer need a council approved building consent. Easy.

Allwood Sheds 15 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph: 03 547 7026 allwoodsheds.co.nz

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Gardening help with Daltons We all need a little help in the garden now and then. Daltons new gardening Q&A column can answer any curly questions you may have. Send our experts your gardening question and be in to win a Daltons prize pack!

Dividing peonies and checking bulbs When is the best time to lift established peonies and other bulbs in the garden?

Herbaceous peonies grow from tubers, and like bulbs, these store the nutrients the plant needs to regrow each year.

Traditionally, peonies are divided in late autumn - a process called root division. Peony “clumps” may actually not need to be divided for 10-15 years after planting. You will know it is time to divide your peonies when the flowers become smaller every year.

Once the peonies leaves are brown and have died down, dig up the clumps carefully and with a clean, strong, sharp knife, divide the plant ensuring that each section has significant roots.

Before planting, make sure your soil is well prepared by incorporating plenty of fresh compost. Plant the new divided clumps 40-50cm apart. Don’t plant them too deep - ensure the crown of the plant (where the buds grow from) sits above ground level.

WIN AN $80 MOTHER’S DAY GARDENING PACK! This month we are celebrating Mother’s Day and have the perfect gardening pack to give away for our mums who love to garden. To enter, simply email nelsonmag@daltons.co.nz with Daltons prize pack in the subject heading by 31 May 2021.

Your other bulbs can be lifted in late autumn as well, and as with peonies, it is important that you let the leaves die off first before removing. The reason for this is that the leaves absorb nutrients which are stored in the bulb, giving it the ability to flower the following season.

In general, bulbs can be left in the ground for a number of years before it impacts their flowering. You can take bulbs out and dry them over the season although there is no real advantage in doing this unless you want to move their position. Lift and inspect the bulbs for any signs of disease before replanting into prepared soil as above. Mark the area with a stake where the bulbs are planted to avoid the possibility of accidentally digging them.

If you would like your bulbs to naturalise (spread naturally on their own) just leave them in the ground and do not disturb them. However, with some varieties, particularly Irises and Lachenalias it is imperative to lift them every two to three years otherwise their flowering will reduce.

You may also find it helpful to read our free How to Grow Bulbs Guides at: daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides.

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Nelson blown glass and jewellery since 1982 and still locally made by the Höglund family.

HÖGLUND GLASSBLOWING STUDIO 52 Lansdowne Road, Appleby, Richmond Ph 03 544 6500

VISITORS WELCOME 10-4 OPEN DAILY

www.hoglundartglass.com

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Going on and off-road in an Outback

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ou would usually spot Jesse Patel in a ute with signature green highlights. It suits his brand – an expert mountain bike mechanic for DVO Suspension, who tests his machines on the hardest terrain possible. His wife is also a professional mountain biker so he tends to take his vehicles up some pretty steep gravel access roads. Hence, a ute seemed to do the job.

But recently he was put behind the wheel of something a little different. It was a 2021 Subaru Outback.

As soon as he was given the keys, Jesse did what he always likes to do to cars.

He hooned up gravel roads, testing its all-wheel drive, its suspension and handling.

Jesse grew up watching his mechanic father work on cars. That fascination drew him to vehicles and eventually to bikes. He knows what makes a machine tick and this one was impressive.

It was the first time he had driven with adaptive cruise control. It allows the driver to set a speed and then sit back as it reads objects in front of it and slow down accordingly. It will also vibrate through the steering wheel if it sees the driver has veered too close to the centre line or too far to the left.

“It’s really smooth,” Jesse says. “It was quite surreal. I really think it’s the future.”

But there was something more practical about it. The waterproof coating on the leather seats means they easily wipe off clean, making quick work of eliminating scuffs, spills, and paw prints from the dog.

“My ute is a two-wheel drive and, going up some steep roads, it definitely hangs out a bit and struggles. The Subaru just ate those roads.”

Jesse was also impressed with the roomy interior. “There’s a lot of space. It’s lockable and secure and there’s heaps of room to put roof racks or bike racks.”

He even did a roadie from Nelson to Blenheim, which made him appreciate a different aspect to the car.

That’s a far cry from his ute. All of which was leading Jesse to an inevitable conclusion.

“It’s quite luxurious.”

“It made me realise that I probably don’t need a ute.”

The Subaru Outback would likely work much better, he thought.

It even has highlighter green on part of it.

It made me realise that I probably don’t need a ute.

Dayman’s Subaru Cnr Collingwood St and Halifax St, Nelson daymans.co.nz

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Casting new light on an old flame Three generations of one Nelson family have spent an incredible few years building another storey onto the business, which began half a century ago as Brewerton Electrical.

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small wooden house on a busy Nelson street contains layers of history.

This legacy, and a new direction, have helped form the title for the next chapter in the story of a long-running family electrical and lighting business.

In recent years, the specialist lighting store has been known as Lighthouse Nelson, but a move to push its furniture and home décor elements, plus the arrival of a new generation in the business, has led to a name change – Storey Collection.

The little bungalow in Collingwood Street, which once had a stable out the back, is now the branding on the company’s new logo.

It was once the home of the Brewerton family; whose electrical appliance business began within its four walls. It was an offshoot of the electrical contracting business started by Lester Brewerton, at a time when electricity was first installed in rural homes around the region.

Jenny, aged 4, with her Dad, Lester.

Daughter Jenny Knight says having electricity in homes for the first time meant people then needed electric ranges, so the Brewertons started a showroom in the little house – a showroom of electric ovens.

business and joined independent retailers, the Lighthouse Group, and re-named it Lighthouse Nelson.

“Then they moved into washing machines and freezers, and also started to sell glass shades and from there it went to lighting.”

Jenny and her husband Dennis Knight bought the business in 2015 and changed the name to Storey Collection, but with a residual link to the Lighthouse name.

Jenny grew up in the house and learned the retail skills from her parents. It began at an early age, she says.

“The Lighthouse group still exists. We held the name, but we are now moving towards our own branding.

“I actually sold a kettle when I was three or four years old.

Legend has it that I came through to the shop – mum was busy, and someone came in and I asked if they would like to buy a toaster or a kettle.

“We are pushing out the Lighthouse connection, which the public has known us as for 15 years, and we are pushing the new Storey Collection brand.”

“They didn’t need one but thought it so cute, they bought one.”

From there, Jenny spent time after-school and in the holidays dusting, re-arranging and working in the shop with her mother Joice Brewerton.

Jenny’s brother Richard and his wife Tina then took on the

Jenny and Dennis’ daughter Serena Harris is now adding her own touches to the business as the in-house lighting design consultant.

“I was nearing the end of high school when Mum and Dad took over the business. I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I left school, so I worked for Mum fulltime for a year and then discovered I liked interior design.”

Serena then studied interior design at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, which triggered her interest in lighting design – an element of home design she says is like a magic trick.

“After I did interior design, I did two years’ study at Massey University on lighting and earned my Graduate Certificate.”

She says it is a fun, creative career which blends her love of art and science – and she gets to work with her mum.

“We work well together as a team. It’s very cool being able to work together. “ Serena says lighting has evolved to become far more technical, from the way it works to the effects it gives to a home.

“Lighting has changed so much over the years. You used to put a lightbulb in the middle of the room, meaning the light was behind you when working at the kitchen sink.

Jenny says years ago, not a lot of emphasis was placed on the functionality of lighting.

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“In the lounge there was only one light and it was either on or off. Now with lighting, we create layers. Using layers from a variety of sources to get the most flexibility for creating different moods in the same room.

“It can make the difference between a stark room and something that is lovely and welcoming.

Serena says they are keen to develop links with architectural firms. The aim is to promote the element good lighting has in home design.

Jenny says people might spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on their furnishings without thinking about ways to emphasise their interior with lighting.

“You wouldn’t go and buy something from House of Dior and then grab jewellery from a Christmas cracker and expect it to look fantastic.

“That’s what we find people are doing. Often when they’re building, they don’t budget for lighting.”

Serena says another aspect many do not consider is the hours of each day they spend at home, often in dimming light at the day’s end.

“Many of us are in fulltime jobs and aren’t home during the day, meaning you only ever see your home at night.

“During the day it looks beautiful with all that natural sunlight. In the evening you need good lighting to illuminate and bring out the colours and textures too.”

Jenny says they can source a lot of products architects like to

Serena Harris, Jenny Knight and Estara Naka.

We are pushing out the Lighthouse connection which the public has known us as for 15 years, and we are pushing the new Storey Collection brand.

use, from bespoke hand-crafted fittings made in Vermont to copper and brass fittings made by artists in Italy, along with thousands of products from highly decorative to contemporary lighting that suits many different styles. They include the Hampton beach style, or the clean-lined Scandinavian housing designs, that fit well with New Zealand lifestyles.

Jenny says it is also encouraging to see the re-emergence of hand-crafted products from New Zealand artists and tradespeople.

“When we started, we had hand blown glass from Hokitika, and North Island made fittings, but imports began, and New Zealand manufacturers could not compete.

“Now we’re starting to see a re-emergence of New Zealand crafted product.

“We have the locally made Switch downlights and I had someone come in the other day who is now making beautiful wooden pendant lights. We love supporting local producers of lighting.”

Jenny and Serena say customers are guaranteed trusted knowledge when they visit the store; the little house on Collingwood Street illuminated by decades of family stories.

Storey Collection also displays a beautiful range of houseware.

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Many first home buyers feel their dream house is out of reach, but a young Nelson couple has proven you don’t need to compromise or work within the confines of the industry. Tash Krammer and fiancé Gabe Marshall reflect on their two-year journey as they relax in their rustic, modern, black barn.

Words: Jonty Dine

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hen driving through the Berryfield subdivision in Richmond, one unique house stands out among the others.

The late afternoon sun fills the house with light, accentuating the living rooms high ceilings and floor level window. A seamless indoor-outdoor flow leads to a stunning barbecue area surrounded by lush greenery, while inside the mesmerising LED fire feature makes the perfect setting to crawl up onto the couch and admire the complementary colour palette of the room.

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With some adaptions, extra cabinets, new paint work and appliances it is brilliant! It’s exactly what we would have hoped for in a brand-new kitchen and to repurpose and reuse is fantastic.

Tash and Gabe’s dream of a high-quality, cost-effective designer home, which began with sketches of houses on a pad, has become reality.

The project has been a family affair with designer, and Tash’s father, Phill of PK Design, integral to its success.

Phill says many people building are hampered by being told their only option is to work with a big building company and choosing from a selection of standard designs. “People think it must be the most cost-effective option, but that’s not always the case. You have to challenge the building company’s systems and ways of thinking.”

The section was purchased through Bruce Design & Build and both Russell Bruce and Phill ensured the build process was a stress free one.

“There’s been a lot of shift work, helping as much as we could to try and keep the costs down. People’s interpretations might be that this house isn’t to their taste, but that doesn’t matter because it’s exactly what Gabe and Tash wanted.”

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Gabe says both Russell and Phill made things very straightforward and always kept the couples’ best interests at heart. “We were kept in the loop for decisions, and it was very enjoyable to be involved. It wasn’t just phone calls and emails either, but regular meetings on site.”

Gabe says he and Tash were keeping an eye on the project and their thoughts were always well received. “This was important to us and we were very happy that we were heard.”

To help save on rent costs, the young couple opted to move in with family for six months and agree that saving the deposit was probably the hardest part.

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Neither Tash nor Gabe were afraid to roll their sleeves up either.

They painted the roof panels themselves, planted the gardens, installed the fireplace, and built the schist stone surround.

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A quality kitchen was imperative for Tash. Though you would not know by looking at it, her kitchen is actually 16 years old. It came out of a house Phill had previously worked on and he bought it knowing he would find the perfect use for it in the future.

“With some adaptions, extra cabinets, new paint work and appliances it is brilliant! It’s exactly what we would have hoped for in a brand-new kitchen and to repurpose and reuse is fantastic,” says Tash.

The stainless-steel bench allows for easy meal preparation and clean up, and you can do the dishes without having your back turned to the living room.

They have also set up facilities for an outdoor kitchen including hot water and electrical connections. “Being a Kiwi home, you want to be outside in the summer, so we wanted a really good outdoor entertainment area.”

The house has a deceptive amount of space. At their recent engagement party they invited 50 people and it easily held everyone.

It boasts plenty of unique features including low sitting windows and a Forté Millboard feature wall in the bathroom, which they are the first people in New Zealand to use indoors. “We just love how rustic it is – it looks like sleepers, just without the weight.”

For Gabe, the key architectural elements were layout, design and functionality. “We know the type of living that we enjoy and when buying, it became very evident that there were some things we really liked and some we disliked. We wanted to tick all the boxes.” And while the couple made small compromises, they largely stuck to their vision.

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While having an open plan living area with indoor-outdoor flow was a priority, Tash and Gabe were also keen to keep the two bedroom areas separated so they could have guests stay with a sense of privacy. The main bedroom, walk in wardrobe and ensuite are privately placed adjoining the living room, which could be considered apartment style living.

The biggest appeal for Gabe is the homes sense of space. “It is a small home, but it feels big which was a factor we were trying to achieve, and the freedom the place provides, it is very spacious.”

Tash is delighted to have her vision realised and says their journey was made incredibly enjoyable thanks to Phill and Russell. Gabe echoes his fiancés sentiments about the designing and building process. “It has been amazing, but it’s nice to have it all behind us. We can now enjoy what we have achieved.”

Russell Bruce from Bruce Design & Build says his team really enjoyed working with Gabe, Tash and Phill.

Bruce Design & Build encourage all of their homeowners to be a part of the design and build process so that the home is very connected to them. They don’t use standard plans and understand that the building site strongly influences the layout.

“Standard plans just don’t do justice to some very lovely sites.

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Gabe has some sound advice for potential home builders, urging them to be different and be bold. “Set out to do exactly what you want and what will make you happy. Don’t live within parameters set by others. Be it suppliers, builders and councils. Explore your options and push for what you would like to achieve.”

“You don’t need to compromise on what you want, or settle for what you’re told to have, the reality is when you build you can tweak things to suit you.”

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Dining

Mapua Village Bakery

Anchor Restaurant and Bar

The Indian Café

Come and experience their warm, friendly atmosphere with the delightful aromas of a homestyle bakery and cafe.

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave.

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience.

Bring the kids, have your meeting, or just indulge in one of their many delightful food options.

Try their gourmet pies, artisan breads or lavish cakes. They serve supreme coffee which will add a bounce to your day.

Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

68 Aranui Rd, Mapua Ph: 03 540 3656 www.mapuavillagebakery.co.nz

62 Vickerman St, Port Nelson Ph: 03 546 6614 www.anchorrestaurant.co.nz

Ambrosia Café

McCashin’s Tap Room

As soon as you step inside, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering.

Calling all steak lovers! We’ve extended our menu to share the very best and most flavoursome beef steaks.

Ambrosia Café is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here. Open every day.

Choose from dry aged Angus sirloin, T bone, ribeye or sirloin served with your choice of four delectable sauces and your favourite sides. Best served alongside one of our own locally made brews. Open breakfast until late 7 days.

226 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 03 544 0025 www.ambrosiacafe.co.nz

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All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

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Health

Migraines, a common but hidden pain

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ne in ten people suffer from migraine headaches with symptoms that may include intense head pain, light or visual difficulties, sound sensitivity and nausea. The intensity of the pain is such that it often results in a form of social self- isolation, usually a retreat to a quiet dark room.

A big frustration for half of all migraine sufferers is that the source of their pain is not able to be found. Imagine having a debilitating, life changing condition that takes over your life at random, for no reason. Imagine being in intense pain for days or weeks at a time. Worse still, consider how you would feel if the sound of your childrens’ voices increases your head pain.

What would you do if the lights in the office or your computer screen intensifies your pain and dulls your ability to think? How long would your boss and colleagues be able to cover your lost time at work?

Children can experience similar difficulties with sound and headaches. Ear pain and nausea can be triggered by high pitched noise, typical of those found every day in the school environment. It takes little imagination to understand those children’s apprehension, frustration, embarrassment, and pain. They don’t want to be there; they can’t concentrate or retain what they are expected to learn. It’s not surprising that these children may just want to curl up in a ball on the floor or escape outside.

Headaches and migraines rank as the third most common ailment suffered globally. Thankfully half of migraine sufferers are helped by medication, changing diets, and managing stress, but that leaves many others still looking for solutions.

How to fix it? Someone who has post- concussion symptoms, which may be the same as migraine symptoms, can eliminate stress or diet as the source of their pain.

However, it is possible that the undiagnosed cause of intense headaches and migraines can be sourced at the head, with the bump or blow not remembered because it happened in childhood or even adulthood.

A big clue comes from those who have had concussions.

The most common symptoms for post concussive people include headaches, neck pain, light and sound sensitivity, concentration issues and memory loss. After a bang to the head and neck it is important that the bones and soft tissues in the area are assessed for localised pain when touched, for changes in shape, and changes in ability to move.

With technological advances, assessment tools like a very simple bio magnetic scanner can add to the findings of MRI scans or X-rays. These tools help to identify if one, or several, of the 23 bones in the head, or elsewhere, has been hurt and needs attention.

Physiotherapist, Walter Geuren says that advances in the understanding of physiological systems provides inroads for resolution of long-standing chronic problems or acute pain and he is seeing positive results when applying those systems.

“I have been a physio for many years, and I am now seeing changes happen for chronic conditions that have never responded before. New acute conditions also respond faster allowing people to be back at work or engaging in their sport in less time. And that is surprising and very exciting,”

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Courtesy of the Toss Woollaston Trust, Atkins Gallery is honoured to present a selection of original watercolours and drawings

by Toss Woollaston. Open on Saturdays and public holidays from 10am to 4pm and by appointment.

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Atkins Gallery, Founders Heritage Park

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ESTÈRE ARCHETYPES RELEASE TOUR

NELSON HILLS Perhaps the most influential collective in New Zealand’s art history. The group were committed to experimental work that looked to the future of art in Aotearoa.

Its members grew to include Rita Angus, Olivia Spencer Bower, W H Allen, Doris Lusk, Leo Bensemann, Colin McCahon and one of Nelson’s most famous and influential artists — Toss Woollaston.

Each track on the Archetypes album comes alive through the Wellington-based artist’s deft production. Her music is a mixture of folk, R&B and electronica, blended in a unique fashion, easily identified as ‘Estère’. Tickets at esteremusic.com East Street Café

The Suter Art Gallery

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NADIA REID AND HER BAND

THE CENTRAL CHALLENGE

Nadia is relishing the thought of presenting her full catalogue and some brand new gems at her favourite venues across Aotearoa.

Tickets are on sale now from Banishedmusic.com and theatreroyalnelson.co.nz

This family adventure race offers exercise, teamwork and a whole lot of fun for the whole community, as well as hot food, refreshments, sweet treats and other stalls for you to enjoy.

10am – 3pm.

Register at centralchallenge.co.nz

Theatre Royal

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GATSBY NIGHT

CASINO EVENING FUNDRAISER

Nelson Jazz Club Big Band and The Boathouse bring you Gatsby Night! The Boathouse will be open for dinner as usual and then get ready to dance the night away in your Gatsby finest.

Tickets $20, via Eventbrite.

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Being so close to Richmond, if you're thinking of land banking or just want a lifestyle property that's still close enough to run the kids into town for sport and/or keep your social life, here it is!

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From the house you will enjoy wonderful views across the prime flat land, ideal for horses, to the estuary. Offered for sale "As Is, Where Is" and no warranties by Vendor or Mortgagee. Get in touch for more information.

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Harcourts Auction Room, 227 Hardy Street, Nelson www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24939 Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Market Comment For many businesses, the end of March signifies the end of another financial year. This in turn tends to trigger intense activity in the real estate industry across the country. When this extra interest and activity coincides with a galloping real estate market, like the one we are currently experiencing, the latest market figures make for astonishing reading. Remember that these latest results were achieved prior to recent moves by the Government in an attempt to slow down the New Zealand housing market. So, any ‘hoped-for’ effect that the Government’s moves might look to achieve have not been factored into these March statistics.

The most recent REINZ data is led by a compelling headline, “Highest number of properties sold in a March for 14 years.”

The number of residential properties sold in March across New Zealand increased by 31.2% when compared to the same time last year (from 7,408 to 9,721) – the highest for the month of March in 14 years and the highest annual percentage change in 3 months.

The activity from both buyers and sellers over March was frenetic. Following on from the strong listings in February, Harcourts had another big month of bringing new stock to the market.

There is no doubt that sales prices have continued their upwards rise over the last month and we also see a marked lift on the average sale price achieved for our sellers.

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Chris Harvey - Principal

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Advantages of selling your property by AUCTION

As a seller, an auction offers you the opportunity to achieve the best price in the marketplace in the shortest possible time.

Here are some of the many reasons why selling at auction has become so popular: •

Marketing without a fixed price increases the number of cash-in-hand buyers who will look at your property.

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Buyers come to an auction with their maximum price in mind as opposed to focusing on how low they can negotiate the price down to.

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Auctions allow buyers to determine the value of the property rather than relying on a sales consultant or a valuer, which can potentially result in a price that is too low and leaves money on the table, or too high and the property remains on the market for an extended period of time.

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Auctions attract the best buyers in the market, the ones that are cashed up and ready to purchase on the day without imposing any conditions on the seller.

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Conditional buyers are not excluded from auction. If the seller doesn’t get a suitable figure at auction, there is still the opportunity to have a conversation with conditional buyers afterwards.

Want to know more? Call us to discuss selling your property by Auction.

In the meantime, visit our website for more information www.nelson.harcourts.co.nz

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